Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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The prom started with great enthusiasm, as Eris Kyle, Phillip Richardson, Rock Martin and Ray Gilbert dance to the beat of ''Symbol 8. ; . Getting cake and punch for their dates, David Camper and Randy Gilbert wait in line. On the floor, Dana Wilkins and Tori Flint talk while they are dancing. In the background Bob Burks and Amy Chaplin dance close together. Senior Jeanne Glenn discusses after Prom plans with her date, David Austin. Several of the juniors and their dates are Steve Clark, Jeff Camden, Johnny Wheeler, Jan Wil- Before starting to dance, Laurie Byers and John kins, Anthony Fitzgerald, Joan Barber, Kevin Parker, and Kevin Spence. Armstrong talk to Marcie Staton and Neal Mohler about all the work that went into put- ting the Prom together. Prom 21

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A Last Walk In the Park Several weeks before Christmas vacation, the Class of '81 began to put together A Last Walk In The Park.” Though many suggestions were made, the song ‘Please Bon't Go won sup- port. Because of the late start on choosing a band, the class had a difficult time finding something which suited them. Finally, “Symbol 8 was contracted and everyone felt relief. The class had nearly two thousand dollars to spend on the Prom and they used most of it. The class members begged and borrowed whenever they could, but the money still went quickly. Two major scenes, one depicting a city park and the other a country park, covered the two longest walls. The theme wall was written in huge log-like letters with vines and flowers growing about them. The fourth wall was fairly well taken up with the newly con- structed large stage. With numerous trees placed about the gym, one almost felt that he was outdoors. The new, clean, white ceiling resembled floating clouds and many oohs'’ and ‘'ahs'’ could be heard as couples entered. Most of the juniors were so tired from the long hours of decorating, they could only sit back and watch. The Sen- iors, however, seemed to have a great time that they will never forget. At the 1980 Prom, Bob Drake, Beth Rivers, Hussein Eshagi, William Rhodes, and Nina Fauber wait for the theme song, ‘Please Don't Go” to begin. | We ‘ Displayed here are the lilacs which filled the | During a break everyone takes time to write in his date s memory booklet. room with a spring aroma. 20 Prom

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An Obligation For the Future Graduation was held on June first at seven thirty p.m. Friends and relatives of the graduates gathered at Glen Maury Park to watch the ceremonies. The welcome to everyone who came to the graduation was given by Wayne D. Flint, Principal. He was followed by the Reverend James Smals who gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Address were given by the senior class president, Timothy Jones. In his talk he told of how the class had gone to two different schools and through many struggles before they could work together as a class. The next person to speak was saluta- torian, Kristen Robinson. She discussed the ten characteristics of leadership. The last speaker for the evening was valedictorian, Dana Webb. In his speech, he talked of building on the foundation that had been started in high school. He told his classmates that each one could decide whether to leave a tombstone or a monument as his mark on the world. Dana concluded his speech with this message for his peers: The diploma is not a reward for past accomplishments but an obligation for the future. To end the ceremony, Mr. Flint awarded the diplomas. The Reverend James Smals led the benediction to complete graduation exercises. After receiving their diplomas, the seniors move their tassels to the right to signify that they have — Senior Class President Timmy Jones gives graduated from high school. Later they threw their caps high into the air. the address and leads the Pledge of Alle- giance. 22 Graduation